Leafs Cap Situation and Rumors
Ferguson mentioned a few days ago that he is still working on making the Leafs a better team. Since then, trade rumors have been popping out left, right, and center.
One possible trading partner is the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Bolts have been looking for a goaltender, and a way to dump the large Salary of Denis. Some are speculating Denis and a high pick, for Raycroft and Kubina(who used to play for them). The Leafs would then use the available money to sign a Free agent. Bad move, in my oppinion.
Another Rumor has the Leafs sending Kubina to Carolina for Commodore. Carolina gets a puck moving defenseman, the Leafs get a guy who can kill penalties. Better, but not likely. Commodore was a big part of their Cup winning team.
Many Rumors speculate the trading of Andrew Raycroft, possibly to the LA Kings. The Kings were going after Hasek, Toskala, and now Raycroft. If they can’t get Hasek this may be the Kings best option. They clearly have lost Faith in Garon.
Lastly, it is speculated that the islanders may try to trade for McCabe. The Team looks dreadful right now, and the blueline is in pieces. McCabe played for the Isles before, and may be willing to waive his no trade clause. He won’t waive it, and he’s too valuable on the Leafs.
The Leafs are in pretty good shape as it is:
Steen 0.9 Million
Sundin 5.5 Million
Blake 4.0 Million
Kilger 0.9 Million
Wellwood 0.9 Million
Tucker 3.0 Million
Poni 2.1 Million
Bell 2.1 Million
Antropov 2.1 Million
Pohl 0.5 Million
Stajan 0.9 Million
Devereaux 0.6 Million
Battaglia 0.7 Million
Belak 0.7 Million
Kaberle 4.25 Million
Kubina 5.0 Million
McCabe 5.75 Million
Colaiacovo 1.3 Million
Woz 0.5 Million
White 0.9 Million
Gill 2.1 Million
Toskala 1.4 Million
Raycroft 2.0 Million
TOTAL SALARY: 48.1 Million
TOTAL CAP SPACE: 2.2 Million